MANILA, Philippines - 'Bagyong Nina' (international name Nock-ten) has weakened into a severe tropical storm as it continues to move away from the country, weather bureau PAGASA announced in its 11:00 am update on Tuesday, December 27.

At 10:00 am today, the center of Severe Tropical Storm Nina was estimated based on all available data at 440 km West of Iba, Zambales(15.0°N, 115.9°E).